SC dismisses plea against open ballot system in Rajya Sabha polls

The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed a PIL seeking to allow secret ballot in polls for the Rajya Sabha and state legislative councils, observing that the open ballot system is needed to......

SC strikes down UP law allowing ex-CMs to keep government bungalows

The Supreme Court on Monday struck down the amendment to a Uttar Pradesh legislation which allows former chief ministers of the state to retain government accommodation even after demitting office.......

SC dismisses plea against pension, benefits to ex-MPs

The Centre had told the apex court that the entitlement of former MPs to get pension and other benefits was "justified" as their dignity has to be maintained. The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed......

Only Parliament has right to decide on pension of ex-MPs: Govt

The government on Friday took strong exception to the Supreme Court’s observation on pension for MPs, saying it was the sacrosanct right of Parliament to decide on the issue, giving an......